Chris Bostock
Not to be confused with Chris Bostick.
| Chris Bostock | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chris Bostock |
| Born | 23 November 1962 |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
| Genres | New wave, groove, funk, swing |
| Instruments | Bass, keyboards |
| Labels | Sony, BMG, RCA, Sanctuary, Heartbeat |
| Associated acts |
JoBoxers Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys Subway Sect The X-Certs The Stingrays |
| Website | Joboxers.net |
| Notable instruments | |
|
Status custom-built 5-String basses[1] Wal Custom basses | |
Chris Bostock (born 23 November 1962, Bristol) is an English musician, songwriter and music producer. He is best known for his work with JoBoxers[2][3][4][5] but was also a member of Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys,[6][7] Subway Sect,[8] The X-Certs and The Stingrays.
Bostock has also guested on albums by The Style Council,[9] Sandie Shaw,[10] Spear of Destiny, Shakespears Sister and The Rhythm Sisters.
JoBoxers Discography
Albums
- Like Gangbusters (RCA, 1983) UK, 1983)
- Skin and Bone (RCA, 1985)
- Essential Boxerbeat (BMG, 1996)
- Doing The Boxerbeat - The Anthology (Sanctuary, 2003)
- Essential Boxerbeat (re-issue. Sony BMG, 2006)
- Like Gangbusters (Expanded Edition) (Hot Shot Records, 2012)
Singles
- "Boxerbeat" (RCA, 1983)
- "Just Got Lucky" (RCA, 1983)
- "Johnny Friendly" (RCA, 1983)
- "Jealous Love" / "She's Got Sex" (RCA, 1983)
- "Is This Really The First Time" (RCA, 1985)
The Stingrays Tracks
- Sound, track on compilation (Avon Calling Album, Heartbeat, 1979)
- Countdown/Exceptions/Actions, single on (Fried Egg, 1980)
External links
References
- ↑ Cauvin, Olivier. (1991). 'Bass Interview', Guitarist (Bass Magazine Supplement, Issue 30), November, Paris, pp.4-5;
- ↑ Grey, Marcus. (2005). The Clash: Return of the Last Gang in Town. London: Helter Skelter Publishing, p.364 ISBN 978-0634082405;
- ↑ Reed, John. (2010). House of Fun - The Story of Madness, London: Omnibus Press, P.221, ISBN 978-1-84772-619-3;
- ↑ Black, Johnny. (2001). 'Jo Boxers', Q Magazine, April, London, p.46;
- ↑ Shnee, Stephen. "An EXCLUSIVE Interview with JOBOXERS!". Discussions. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ↑ Ogg, Alex. (2006). No More Heroes - A Complete History of British Punk, Great Britain: Cherry Red Books, p.711 ISBN 978-1901447651;
- ↑ Stewart, Dave. (2016). Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: A Life In Music, Great Britain: NAL, p.188 ISBN 978-0451477682;
- ↑ Christian, Terry. (2007). My Word. London: Orion Books, p.186 photograph 6 ISBN 9780752874371;
- ↑ Reed, John. (2005). Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods, London: Omnibus Press; 4th Revised edition, p.46 ISBN 9780711954953;
- ↑ Shaw, Sandie. (1991). The World at My Feet, London: Harper Collins Publishers, p.73. ISBN 9780002159210;
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